Chevrolet Cruze (2015) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2013) Specs

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2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2013 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2015	2013
Model	Chevrolet Cruze	Volkswagen Passat
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 151 hp@4000 264 lb-ft@2600	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.7 in	110.4 in	-4.7 in
Length	181.0 in	191.6 in	-10.6 in
Width	70.7 in	72.2 in	-1.5 in
Height	58.1 in	58.5 in	-0.4 in
Curb Weight	3471 lb.	3397 lb.	74 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.6 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	38.3 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.9 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	37.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	57.0 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	0.0 in	52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	39.1 in	-3.7 in
Total Legroom	77.7 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-3.8 in
Cargo Volume	15.0 ft³	15.9 ft³	-0.9 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze

2015 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review

2015 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review

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2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review

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